Yeah idk I’m looking into something for that being they won’t extradite and it is recorded now that I was in jail and released
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Yeah idk I’m looking into something for that being they won’t extradite and it is recorded now that I was in jail and released
I want to find out information
about how long warrants last if
they refused to extradite?
Asked on December 22, 2016 under Criminal Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
The fact is that warrants do not expire. Accordingly, although the issuing state failed to extradite you, the warrant is still very much in effect. The only way to put this all to rest is for you to go back and appear in court. At that point, you will need to deal not only with the warrant itself but also the underlying charge. At this point, you should first consult with a criminal law attorney who practices in the jurisdiction of where the warrant was issued; they can best further advise on this matter. Just know that although you were not exradited, since the warrant remains active, it will turn up in employment background checks, any time that you may be stopped for the police for speeding, etc. You can again be taken into custody and, while you may not be extradited then either, it will still be humliating and inconvenient.
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